Last week we acknowledged the work of staff who supported the Northern Territory in November 2023. Two planning teams deployed to NT to assist Bushfires NT with development of bushfire hazard outlooks ...

Successful applicants under Round Two of the Disaster Ready Fund have now been announced. There is $200 million worth of Commonwealth funding being rolled out across Australia, better preparing ...

We commissioned Rebecca Salcole, artist and proud Wiradjuri woman to create an artwork. It tells a powerful story of resilience, adaptation, and interconnectedness in the face of disasters. This is ...

The National Emergency Management Ministers’ Meeting commissioned the Independent Review of National Natural Disaster Governance Arrangements (also known as the Glasser Review). The review was led by ...

The Australian Government commissioned the Independent Review of Commonwealth Disaster Funding (also known as the Colvin Review) to improve disaster funding arrangements. The review was led by Andrew ...

Planning and teamwork making a difference in a record-breaking fire season We thanked staff who supported Bushfires NT with planning support for the record-breaking fire season in November 2023. The ...

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We run the Australian Government Disaster Response Plan. It shows how states and territories can get government help when disasters occur. National aerial capability We are working to shape the future ...

The National Emergency Management Stockpile (NEMS) Capability helps roll out critical goods and services quickly to Australians hit by disaster.